A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2607479 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2608870 epoch_slot_no: 16870 block_no: 2607357 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3007 time: 2019-05-20 19:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc1b3b2d6d1f187291d9c3ba363f5bfea2b64c85b84f8e729065451f0c8a14d4dBlock Operator
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